Program Director

Assessment and Referral Assistant DirectorRivendell Behavioral Health Services is an 80-bed full-service behavioral healthcare acute care facility located in Benton, AR, that has been providing quality health care to the residents of Arkansas since 1985. Rivendell offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and is proud of our tenured leadership team and our committed staff members. Rivendell is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services. Our commitment to care includes developing integrated delivery systems through partnerships with medical surgical hospitals, community mental health centers, educational institutions, managed care organizations, local health professionals and agencies. Rivendell Behavioral Health Services strives to set the standard for excellence in the field of behavioral health care and maintains its leadership role by treating each patient as a respected individual of our community.As a member of the Assessment and Referral department, the Assistant Director provides direct patient care to include the completion of assessments, assisting in the formulation of treatment recommendation, and guides/monitors staff in the day to day processes of the department with the guidance of the Director. The Assistant Director interfaces with referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities; ensures compliance for quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards. The Assistant Director will provide leadership for the department in the absence of the Director.What do our current employees value at Rivendell Behavioral Health & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a team member of Rivendell is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of staff and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as an employee with Rivendell and our parent company, UHS. One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.Qualifications Job RequirementsMaster's Degree is preferred. Registered Nurse Licensure (RN) or hold AR Social Worker license including LMSW, LCSW or LPC. Preferred a minimum of 2 years of previous leadership experience managing a team. A working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations. An advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management. A minimum of two years psychiatric treatment experience is preferred. Current CPR or BLS certification. (offered at facility) Current Handle with Care training and Verbal De-escalation training. (offered at facility) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Universal Health Services